M2.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:45:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 04:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 04:45:14 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.19230, 31.72670
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 329 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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